Plans are well underway for the departure of the Owens from Hollyoaks. Nicole realises Russ' life is in Hollyoaks she gives him her blessing, before the Owens drive out of Chester for good. Life in the Barnes' is far from normal as the family deal with the repercussions of Kathy's departure. Carmel's terrified Louise will sack her for being a McQueen. Mercedes bares her heart to Russ, and when she utters those three little words... it makes all the difference in the world. Gilly and Rhys remain at loggerheads. Gilly looks forward to living life up in HCC Halls.
